How much does a train ticket cost from Manchester to Stafford?

The cheapest train tickets from Manchester to Stafford start from £17. The average price for this train route is around £36. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Manchester to Stafford?

The average train journey time from Manchester to Stafford is 56m, covering a distance of 47 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 53m and is operated by Avanti West Coast .

Which train operators serve the Manchester to Stafford route?

Several major train operators run on this route with 6 trains available per day, including services from CrossCountry , Avanti West Coast .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Manchester to Stafford?

The earliest train from Manchester to Stafford departs at 07:03. And the latest train departs at 19:55.

Which is the best train operator from Manchester to Stafford?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is CrossCountry , with an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars based on 44 reviews.

Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Manchester to Stafford?

According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator CrossCountry has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 4.1.

Which train operator has the most punctual service from Manchester to Stafford?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is CrossCountry , with a punctuality rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.

Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Manchester to Stafford?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Avanti West Coast , with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Train Manchester to Stafford from £10

Next train departures

Next departures from Manchester to Stafford on 4 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	15:03	Manchester Piccadilly	56m	15:59	Stafford	Cheapest
Train	15:55	Manchester Piccadilly	55m	16:50	Stafford	Fastest
Train	15:03	Manchester Piccadilly	56m	15:59	Stafford	No tags
Train	15:55	Manchester Piccadilly	55m	16:50	Stafford	No tags
Train	15:25	Manchester Piccadilly	56m	16:21	Stafford	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 06:40 GMT.

Compare 2 ways to travel from Manchester to Stafford

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Stafford. The journey takes about 1 hour 10 minutes and with fares starting at just £6, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

1h 10mAverage duration

47 milesDistance

3kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Train	Average price£17 - £87	Average duration56m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£6 - £11	Average duration1h 10m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e

Train Companies

CrossCountry

4.5/544 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi4.1

Avanti West Coast

4/542 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.5

WiFi2.2

GB train companies: Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, RegioJet, FlixTrain, CrossCountry

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Manchester to Stafford by train

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

How much does a train ticket cost from Manchester to Stafford?
The cheapest train tickets from Manchester to Stafford start from £17. The average price for this train route is around £36. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Manchester to Stafford?
The average train journey time from Manchester to Stafford is 56m, covering a distance of 47 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 53m and is operated by Avanti West Coast.
Which train operators serve the Manchester to Stafford route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 6 trains available per day, including services from CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Manchester to Stafford?
The earliest train from Manchester to Stafford departs at 07:03. And the latest train departs at 19:55.
Which is the best train operator from Manchester to Stafford?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is CrossCountry, with an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars based on 44 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Manchester to Stafford?
According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator CrossCountry has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 4.1.
Which train operator has the most punctual service from Manchester to Stafford?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is CrossCountry, with a punctuality rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Manchester to Stafford?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Avanti West Coast, with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

02/12

£14

03/12

£22

Today

£22

05/12

£18

06/12

£16

07/12

£10

08/12

£16

09/12

£16

The cheapest trip from Manchester to Stafford was searched and found on 7 Dec 2025 with a price of £10

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Manchester to Stafford as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £10 to £83 for a train ticket from Manchester to Stafford based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £10, which is on 2025-12-07.

Usually Avanti West Coast will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.